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Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.0 --raw

The Best Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

A quick and easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad with a creamy tang and crunchy vegetables, perfect for sharing at any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • ½ pound elbow macaroni 8oz
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Best Foods, Hellman’s, or Duke’s
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and shredded
  • 1 stalk celery finely minced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • teaspoon celery seed optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Start by cooking elbow macaroni in your pressure cooker with a good amount of water. Hit that quick release once they’re al dente. The noodles gotta hold up and not turn into mush.
  • Drain the pasta well and set it aside to cool down. You don’t want your salad swimming or mayo breaking apart.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, whole milk, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt. Make sure it’s smooth and creamy to coat every bite perfectly.
  • Add the cooled macaroni into your dressing bowl. Toss it gently so noodles soak up that rich flavor but stay tender.
  • Now toss in shredded carrots, minced celery, and green onions. These fresh bits brighten up and add a little crunch.
  • If you’re feeling bold, sprinkle that ⅛ teaspoon celery seed in. It’s optional but trust me, it works real good.
  • Mix everything evenly so every morsel is coated in dressing and goodness. This is where the salad truly comes alive.
  • Cover your bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This resting time lets flavors meld and noodles chill just right before you serve it up.

Notes

Serve chilled. Best eaten within 3 days. For a fresh crunch, add vegetables just before serving.